There's a lot that's new for BMW with the i3, including a carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) body and an EV powertrain with optional range extending engine. In fact, BMW is proud that CFRP ...

The Citroën SM sat on the first set of production glass fiber and resin ... and improves body strength. This material is currently being used not only in the new BMW i3 and BMW i8 models: the ...

Unlike all other electric cars in the segment, the BMW i3 is built on a unique platform. It consists of an aluminium chassis and a carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) body, bonded together.

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